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Mull is the fourth largest Scottish island, with an area of 338 square miles and a resident population around 2000. Mull is a popular destination for tourists, and also many people from Central Scotland have holiday homes here.

Get around

By Bus

Local buses are operated by Bowmans [6], who also run tours. Buses to Tobermory and also to Iona connect with many of he ferries at Craignure. There are no Sunday services in winter.

By Train

The Isle Of Mull Railway runs just over a mile from Craignure to Torosay, and is a tourist attraction, not a useful part of the transport system.

See

Tobermory. If you have a small child with you, then you will probably not be able to avoid Tobermory, or Balamory as they will call it after the TV series. The town is picturesque, with painted buildings along the waterfront, and an interesting assortment of small shops, cafes and pubs.

Torosay Castle

Duart Castle

See the beach at Calgary

Macquarie Mausoleum, Gruline, Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute. Off B8035. [7] Your chance to visit a site belonging to the National Trust of Australia (New South Wales) without going Down Under.

Do

Eat

Mull Cheddar[10] is an artisan cheese made near Tobermory, with a great strong distinctive flavour.

Sleep

The Glenforsa Hotel, Salen By Aros PA72 6JW (Turn right off the ferry and head toward Salen, you'll see a sign directing you to the hotel), ☎+44 (0)1680 300377, [1]. This small family run hotel captures the spirit of Mull and is a perfect rural holiday retreat. The mountain and sea blend together to give fantastic, panoramic views from the hotel which is in an elevated position on the shoreline. Panoramic views are also available from the bar and restaurant which serves local produce 7 days a week.